What key is "Time" in?

"Time" by Hootie & The Blowfish is in the key of D with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Time" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Time" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Hootie & The Blowfish can I play here?

Try "HOLD MY HAND", "ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU", "LET HER CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Em7)Time,

why you (D)pun ish me?

(Em7)Like a (D)wave crash ing in to the (D)shore,

you wash a (D)way my

(D)dreams.

(Em7)Time,

why you (D)walk a way?

(Em7)Like a (D)friend with some where to go,

you wash a (D)way my

(D)dreams.

you left me

cry in’.

(Em7)Can you (A)teach me ’bout to mor row and (G)all the pain and sor row,

(Em7)run in’ free?

(Em7)’Cause to mor row’s just an oth er day and I (A)don’t be lieve in (Em7)time.

(Em7)Time,

I (D)don’t un der (Em7)stand.

(Em7)Chil dren (D)kill in’ in (Em7)the street,

(Em7)dy in’ for the (D)col or of (Em7)a rag.

(Em7)Time,

I (D)don’t un der (Em7)stand.

(Em7)Chil dren (D)kill in’ in (Em7)the street,

(Em7)dy in’ for the (D)col or of (Em7)a rag.

(Em7)Can you (A)teach me ’bout to mor row and (G)all the pain and sor row,

(Em7)run in’ free?

(Em7)’Cause to mor row’s just an oth er day and I don’t be lieve in (Em7)time.

is wast in’, time is walk ing.

You ain’t no friend of mine.

I don’t know where I’m go ing.

I think I’m out of my (A)mind,

think in’ a bout (D)time.

And if I die to mor row, (Asus)yeah, just (A)lay me down to (Em7)sleep.

(Em7)Time is wast in’, time is walk ing.

You ain’t no friend of mine.

I don’t know where I’m go ing, I think I’m out of my (A)mind,

think in’ a bout (D)time.

Oo, (Em7)time,

why you (D)pun ish me?

Time by Hootie & The Blowfish

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Time”

What key is "Time" in?: "Time" by Hootie & The Blowfish is in the key of D with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Time" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Time" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Hootie & The Blowfish can I play here?: Try "HOLD MY HAND", "ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU", "LET HER CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.